Falcon Success

Falcon Football 2025: Free Admission & Tailgating Return! )

UTPB announces college reorganization to strengthen student success)

UTPB Dean named to national fellowship for educator-preparation leaders)

Student crafts silver engineer’s ring with campus tools before graduating)

Students attend statewide investment management program)

Helping kids heal through play: students earn therapy certification)

UT Permian Basin announces two new Deans for Colleges of Engineering & Sciences and Business)

UTPB President holds personal graduation ceremony for online student in Austin)

May 2025 Commencement Live Stream)

UT Permian Basin welcomes Scott McKown as new Chief of Police)

Mechanical engineering students present research at nationwide conference )

Student wins national AAPL Outstanding Graduate Award )

UT Permian Basin celebrates success at 2025 State of the University)

Soaring Science students shine at statewide conference)

Dr. Lyndsay Eiben Named Director of Bands at The University of Texas Permian Basin)

Future Teachers Go Beyond the Classroom )

Nursing faculty spearheads effort to curate free learning resources for students)

UTPB alumnus opens vintage toy and game store in Midland )

Five students selected for prestigious 2025 UT System Legislative Fellowship)

PetroBowl Team showcases petroleum engineering skills nationally)

UTPB Partners with PlanetBids to Streamline Procurement, Enhance Sustainability, and Maximize Cost Savings)

Energy Titans To Headline 2025 Permian Basin Water in Energy Conference)

Falcon Giving Day Returns February 13! )

Remembering Founding Dean and Educator James L. Colwell)

Local counselor and graduate named finalist for top therapist’s award)

Falcon Racing successfully completes initial full-scale race car prototype)

Tamia Flores: Leaving a legacy on and off the court at UTPB)

December 2024 Commencement Live Stream)

UTPB’s Top 10 Moments of 2024)

UTPB Director of Financial Aid Earns National FAAC Certification)

UTPB’s First 5 Parents as Teachers program achieves prestigious Blue Ribbon status)

UT Permian Basin launches Athletics Champions Fund Campaign with $1 Million goal)

Permian Basin Water In Energy Conference returns in 2025 to address critical water issues in the region)

Temporary closure of the Bright Star Memorial for final construction and landscaping)

Third annual STEAMfest ignited curiosity and innovation for hundreds of attendees )

UTPB’s Becky Spurlock to be keynote speaker at upcoming Texas Professional Women’s Symposium)

Alumni makes history as Odessa Fire Rescue’s first female captain)

Fine arts alumni teaching art courses at Sul Ross )

UTPB Homecoming 2024: Falcon Olympics )

Midland Campus Closure)

Cheer coach opens family entertainment center in Midland)

Alumni and former baseball player publishes book “Movies with Balls”)

UTPB Announces New Speaker for Distinguished Lecture Series on October 8, 2024)

UTPB honors Hometown Hero Darryl James )

UTPB Dance is driving spirit and setting goals for a successful season)

Support UTPB’s student-athletes on Athletics Giving Day)

The Bright Star Memorial at UTPB now open to community)

Art student wins new sports complex logo contest )

UTPB announces new Vice President for Athletics)

August 2024 Commencement Live Stream)

ECISD Global Leadership Academy students visit and tour UTPB )

UTPB announces FREE admission to Falcon football games for the 2024 fall season)

Biology professor driving innovation in trauma care and research achievements)

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, The University of Texas Permian Basin, and National Fitness Campaign provide free fitness for everyone in Odessa/Midland)

Geology students take their education to the next level with summer internship )

The University of Texas Permian Basin announces inaugural Dean for the College of Arts and Humanities )

Chemistry alumni pursuing career at Johnson & Johnson )

UTPB chemistry student spending summer performing coral research in Honduras)

UTPB history student awarded Chad Vanderford Memorial Scholarship Award )

The University of Texas Permian Basin represented by student fellows in the Archer Fellowship program in Washington D.C. )

UTPB graduate awarded highly competitive research fellowship )

UTPB social work graduate accepted into Ivy League institution )

Faces of UTPB: Stonehenge )

UTPB’s new Masters in Educational Leadership program aims to transform future administrators )

UTPB’s new dance coach is determined to bring the team to the next level)

NSF IRES 2024 summer cohort embarks on an exciting journey to China)

UTPB’s home for cutting-edge pediatric nursing simulator ‘Hal’)

UTPB names new Dean of the College of Education)

UTPB to host one-stop shop enrollment event)

Faces of UTPB: MC and UTPB Engineering Co-Enrollment Program )

UTPB alumni finds success with Behavioral Health Program)

Cheerleader graduates and launches career at UTPB)

Celebrating the UTPB spring 2024 graduates )

UTPB engineering seniors design parts to capture CO2 emissions from cars)

The Shepperd Leadership Institute and The University of Texas Permian Basin students participate in biannual Midland-Odessa Washington DC fly-in )

UT Permian Basin, YWLA, and Boys & Girls Club Partner with WEX Foundation to Launch NASA Grant for STEM Space Education Initiative)

UTPB College of Engineering hosts course for students and professionals on latest in hydraulic fracturing )

UT Permian Basin and Midland College partner to strengthen pathway for future educators )

UTPB hosts Spring 2024 Order of the Engineer Ceremony)

UTPB's Small Business Development Center awarded 2024 Excellence and Innovation Award)

UTPB offering several youth summer camps)

Thanks to H-E-B You program, UTPB student earns Bachelor's degree in Communication after a 7-year gap)

UTPB Faculty Member Named 2024 President of Southern States Communication Association )

UTPB's Behavioral Health Scholarship supports future mental health professionals )

UTPB Business Professor Dedicated to Elevating Student Education with Guest Speakers )

Faces of UTPB: Kirk Edwards )

Falcons crowned LSC Co-Champions)

UTPB communication students showcase undergraduate research at Conference)

UTPB Petroleum Engineering Students Visit Don-Nan Lufkin Facility )

Faces of UTPB: The Founders Building )

UTPB and PSP forge path for aspiring healthcare professionals with $25k Scholarships)

Expanding Café Options for UTPB and the Community )

UTPB’s Ballet Folklorico Performances Showcase Mexican Culture Throughout our Community)

UTPB's Advanced Audio and Visual Center Fosters Innovation )

UTPB launches Direct Admissions program for high school seniors )

UTPB’s College of Education alumni named 2024 Administrator of the Year )

UTPB Students to Present Undergraduate Research at National Conference )

Faces of UTPB: Campus Trails)

UTPB professor presents about Artificial Intelligence at international conference)

UTPB announces new master's in social work*)

UTPB Alumna named new Principal of Ector Middle School)

UTPB Alumna Using Degree in Social Work to Help Others )

Faces of UTPB: Science and Technology Building)

UT Permian Basin unveils new, interactive virtual tour)

2024 Permian Basin Water In Energy Conference)

Faces of UTPB: Changing Athletic Conferences )

UTPB Hosts Successful Volunteer Day )

Art Student's Passion for Ceramics Leads to Business Success)

Faces of UTPB: The Gantenbeins)

UTPB Lecturer Turned Social Media Influencer)

Faces of UTPB: Dr. Joe Sanders )

UT Permian Basin hosts Special Olympics College Program)

Faces of UTPB: Heimmermann Center )

UT Permian Basin recognized for dedicated commitment to advancing first-generation student success)

Faces of UTPB: Stragglers Statue )

UTPB’s Top 10 Moments of 2023 )

UTPB’s College of Education publishes her first children's book)

Petroleum Engineering Program ranked in top 10 for undergraduate enrollment)

May 2024 Commencement Live Stream)

December 2023 Commencement Live Stream)

State Rep. Brooks Landgraf honors UTPB's 50th anniversary at Capitol Christmas Tree)

UTPB Head Football Coach signs contract extension, set to lead the Falcons for another three seasons)

Faces of UTPB: Campus Quad)

UTPB College of Education faculty hosts the first ever Technology-Enhanced Language Learning International Conference)

UT Permian Basin names new Provost )

UTPB Criminal Justice students become published authors, dive deep into unsolved West Texas murder mysteries )

UTPB College of Education faculty presents at Oklahoma Counseling Association)

UTPB student advocates for undergrad research in D.C.)

Faces of UTPB: Introduction of Athletics)

UTPB Football NCAA DII Playoff game this Saturday!)

Faces of UTPB: Jim Olson)

Faces of UTPB: The Mesa Building )

UTPB and City of Midland receive grants to begin Wildcatters Trail connecting both cities )

UTPB Professor, Derek Catsam publishes new book highlighting sports and politics )

UTPB to host undergraduate virtual information sessions)

Are you a UTPB football fan now?)

Faces of UTPB: Freddy and Fiona Falcon)

You're invited: UTPB 50th anniversary kickoff event)

UT Permian Basin celebrates 50 years of serving the region and beyond)

Distinguished Lecture Speaker, Richard Montañez, inspires more than 600 attendees with talk on "One Revelation Will Lead to a Revolution" )

UTPB hosts Aaron Watson for FREE community concert to celebrate 50th anniversary & homecoming )

Nursing student uses skills learned in classroom to save a life in the real-world )

Dr. Becky Spurlock named one of the Top 50 Women Leaders in Education )

24/7 mental health care available for UTPB students)

Changes to the 2024-2025 FAFSA: Here's what you can expect)

UTPB's College of Education receives nearly $3M to support first-generation, Hispanic students)

UT Permian Basin experiences strong enrollment start for 2024 academic year)

UTPB alum returns as faculty member)

UTPB to host solar eclipse watch party with NASA and Gordon Center, STEAMfest to follow)

Distinguished Lecture Series: Richard Montañez)

Fall 2023 back to campus updates)

Graduate Enrollment Scholarship offered for College of Education students)

Two UTPB graduates come back to school later in life while raising a family of their own)

UTPB hosts HEB Partners for 7-weeks, Partners completed two classes on campus )

August 2023 Commencement Live Stream)

UTPB faculty member participates in Rural STEM Education Research)

UT Permian Basin names new Vice President of Community Engagement and Partnerships)

Dr. Larry Daniel, President–Elect of the Texas Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (TACTE))

UTPB receives $10 million grant to strengthen the mental and behavioral health workforce in the Permian Basin)

National Science Foundation grant creates research opportunity with China)

UT Permian Basin is a Co-Principal Investigator in a $1M Grant from The National Science Foundation )

Faculty members Clark Moreland and Dr. Jim Olson release new book)

UTPB faculty awarded $2.9 million by Dept. of Education)

National Science Foundation grant encourages student collaboration with the University of Puerto Rico)

UTPB President partners with national Latino Student Success network )

UTPB’s College of Education Assistant Professor receives Odessa Under 40 award)

Beyond the field: Meet UTPB’s new Head Football Coach, Kris McCullough )

UT Permian Basin names new Vice President of Advancement)

Summer 2023 campus updates)

New Nutrition Center looks to shake-up options for student-athletes at UTPB )

UT Permian Basin celebrates hundreds of graduates at May 2023 ceremonies )

National Science Foundation awards grant to UTPB faculty for student research program)

Countdown to kick-off: Season tickets now available for Falcon Football )

First gen athletic training grad finds her place in the Basin)

UTPB honored at Texas State Capitol in Advance of 50th Anniversary )

MBA student presents research at a conference in Houston)

UTPB offering several youth summer camps)

UTPB Lecturer invited to join UT System’s Academy of Distinguished Teachers)

A college grad's reflection of their time as a student at UTPB)

Falcon Free Deadline Approaching)

UTPB College of Education graduate student testified before the State Senate Education Committee)

Learning Beyond the Classroom: A UTPB student's real world experience)

UTPB celebrates largest Falcon Day in University history)

UTPB Engineering Student Interns at the Airforce Research Laboratory)

UTPB officially launches entrepreneurial program on campus)

UTPB’s student accepted into UTSA’s Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Doctoral program. )

Falcon Day 2023: Come see what it's like to be a Falcon)

Dr. Sarah Cho receives the Golden Windmill Award with research grant)

PE Limited Donates an Equivalent of $3.8 Million Dollar Software to UTPB's College of Engineering )

UTPB Undergraduate Research Day )

Dr. Robert Trentham recognized for his 20+ years of commitment to the geosciences)

How One UTPB Graduate Student Landed a Coveted Opportunity in Washington D.C.)

UTPB alum recently named new MISD Superintendent)

Distinguished Lecture Series: Mike Massimino)

Meet Ghost, UTPB’s new therapy dog)

Water In Energy Conference brings in experts and doles out student scholarships)

UTPB sees upward trend in enrollment for spring 2023 )

UTPB College of Business receives more national rankings for online programs)

UTPB Psychology Professor Has Research Published )

UTPB Black History Month Events)

UTPB student receives Presidential Scholarship)

UTPB Business graduate invited to Austin after earning new Google certificate)

UTPB student overcomes adversity to study in America)

Google partners with UT System to offer certificates at UTPB)

Presidential Portraiture unveiling)

The J. Conrad Dunagan Library honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with special book display )

Computer Science student takes advantage of opportunities UTPB offers, graduates debt-free)

Top 5 Moments of 2022 for the College of Arts and Sciences)

UTPB’s College of Education Top 5 Moments of 2022)

UTPB's Top 10 Moments of 2022)

College of Education offers affordable Online Superintendent Certification Program )

Wolfcamp Catalogue - A collaborative project with the arts and geosciences)

Native American Heritage Month: UTPB student shares her experiences )

UT Permian Basin faculty honored with Heritage of Odessa Community Statesman Awards)

Literacy Program at UT Permian Basin)

Ifeoma Okoli, UT Permian Basin's First Graduate Archer Fellow)

UTPB unveils new transfer credit calculator: a tool to help students complete a degree)

Campus updates: construction, registration, food service, Falcon Free, and more!)

UT Permian Basin & Shepperd Leadership Institute bolster West Texas Women’s Symposium)

New BEST COACH position offers assistance and mentoring to College of Health Sciences and Human Performance students )

Director of Admissions recognized for her commitment to education in West Texas, plans first-ever West Texas Higher Education Summit )

UTPB recognized as top school for online education in healthcare)

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: students, faculty, and staff share what their culture means to them)

Hispanic Heritage Month: UTPB chemistry professor is honored for campus contributions)

Shepperd Leadership Institute relaunches Distinguished Lecture Series)

UT Permian Basin celebrates record enrollment growth )

FAFSA/TASFA Night)

FREE community lecture features best-selling author and art advocate)

UTPB alum named new Assistant Orchestra Director at Permian High School )

Dr. Anderson earns Play Therapy Credential)

UTPB School of Nursing and Midland Health expand partnership, Sim lab to be renamed )

UTPB represented at Image 2022 Conference)

UTPB names familiar face as new Senior Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management )

Fall 2022 back to campus updates)

Welcome Week fall 2022: What's Happening on Campus)

UTPB Cheer team has received first-ever bid to the 2023 NCA College Nationals )

UTPB College of Business Graduate creates business to help human trafficking victims in West Texas)

UTPB College of Education hosts Teacher Residency Program orientation )

Mechanical Engineering Student Shares Her Internship Experience )

Extended University hours, students encouraged to get parking passes and ID’s)

UTPB's College of Education Approved for TEA Principal Residency Program )

UTPB student is finalist for AXA Art Prize Competition)

Mechanical Engineering Graduate Shares How UTPB Helped Her Succeed in Her Career )

Larry Gatlin to teach course at UT Permian Basin in spring 2023)

Wall Street Journal Membership Program Comes to UTPB)

Public Service Graduate Scholarship offered for College of Education students)

UTPB hosts first Hispanic and Latinx College Summit)

UTPB's College of Education hosts Consortium for Belize Education Cooperation Conference)

UTPB's Department of Athletic Training welcomes inaugural class in the Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program)

Career Services team places dozens of students in summer internships )

College of Education to host COBEC Conference)

First 5 Permian Basin's Kinder Camp 2022)

UTPB alum wins Excellence in Education Award)

UTPB Engineering Graduate explores further opportunities in College of Business )

Human Performance Academic Chair Appointed to CAATE Education Committee)

Major Renovations underway at CEED Building, spaces to be made available for local businesses and community)

College of Engineering Students Place in Top 10 at SAE Aero Design Competition )

UTPB Engineering Student finds success and motivation through the Undergraduate Research Program )

UTPB receives national honor for commitment to first-generation student success)

College of Engineering hosting two summer camps for community )

Earn your Degree for free at UTPB with Falcon Free )

UTPB alum makes a mark in her hometown )

UTPB will cover 100% of tuition and fees for families making $100k or less starting Fall 2022)

UTPB’s College of Business earns AACSB accreditation)

UTPB's Engineers Week Events)

UTPB receives millions in scholarship funding from PSP for students interested in healthcare)

Double UTPB Alum Finds Success in Energy Land Management )

UTPB's Shepperd Leadership Institute provides leadership training to Midland high schoolers)

UTPB's College of Education Literacy Program Receives National Recognition)

UTPB Hosts Workshop for Employers)

UT Permian Basin names new Provost, Executive Vice President )

Dual Degree, MBA and MPH launch in partnership with UTHealth and UT Permian Basin)

UTPB's Top 10 Moments of 2021)

The Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center Continues to Enrich The Quality of Life for West Texans)

Heart of a teacher: UTPB grad making a difference)

UTPB now offering Accelerated Master’s Program in Psychology)

First two UTPB Chemical Engineering Grads set to Walk the Stage)

Two Falcons Advance to National Ideas Competition )

Grant Awarded to UT Permian Basin Will Support the Public Health Workforce)

Continuing the Charitable Vision of J. Conrad Dunagan at UTPB)

UTPB Set to Honor and Celebrate Veterans)

Donor Dollars Make Degree a Reality)

UT Permian Basin Holds Grand Opening Ceremony for The D. Kirk Edwards Family Human Performance Center)

Local Entrepreneur Earns National Attention)

UTPB's School of Nursing Graduates Earn Above National Average on NCLEX First-Attempt Pass Rates)

UTPB and Midland Health Partner to Help with Nursing Shortage due to COVID-19 )

UTPB Homecoming 2021: A Scary Good Time)

UTPB Family Weekend 2021)

New Partnership to Cultivate STEM Teachers in the Region )

UTPB Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month)

UTPB Sports Fields Available to Community )

Local Companies Share Growth Plans and Value with Community Leaders in Small.biz-XLR8 Pitch Presentations)

UTPB Provides Opportunity for Student to Follow Passion for Research)

How to Connect to the new UTPB WiFi)

Back to Campus Fall 2021)

UTPB Creates Articulation Agreement with Coastal Bend College)

UT Permian Basin to Distribute Over $1 Million to Students to Cover Tuitions Costs)

UT Permian Basin Addresses Need for Spanish-Speaking Emergency Personnel)

UTPB is breaking new ground with our cutting-edge athletic training facility)

UTPB Looks Forward to Expansion of Community Sports Fields)

From the classroom to the force: alum joins UTPB Police)

UT Permian Basin Unveils New Academic Mark)

Engineering Summer Camp 2021)

UTPB Alum Takes on Superintendent Role at Meadow ISD )

UTPB Summer Camps 2022)

2021-2022 UTPB Cheer Team Tryouts)

UT Permian Basin offering FAFSA Nights to help with Application Processes)

2021-2022 UTPB Dance Team Auditions)

Commencement Live Stream Link and Important Info)

Falcon Giving Day raises more than $260,000 for UT Permian Basin)

UTPB's MBA Program Experiences Growth; Creates More Specialized Tracks)

Help UT Permian Basin Soar on Falcon Giving Day)

UTPB Partners with UT Austin to help Local Small Businesses)

UTPB Art Student’s Work Selected for National Show)

UTPB Student Helping Human Trafficking Survivors )

Career Takes Flight for UTPB Alumna)

UTPB School of Nursing Graduates Earn Record First-Time NCLEX Pass Rates)

UTPB Streamlines Transfer Experience )

UTPB to Host In-Person Commencement for Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 Grads)

COVID-19 Precautions Continue Through Spring Semester)

Orange is the New Green: UTPB's First-Ever Falcon Green Week)

Fall 2021: What to Expect on Campus)

UTPB to Provide CARES Act Funding to Students)

UTPB Focusing on Workforce and Economic Development in the Region)

UT System Institutions Receive $5 Million for Blackstone LaunchPad)

UTPB Student Uses Startup Weekend Experience to Build Socially Conscious Retail Business)

Campus Weather Plan for Jan. 11, 2021)

Despite Challenges, “Mr. UTPB” Earns His Degree )

Be a Face of UT Permian Basin)

UT Permian Basin’s Top 10 Moments of 2020 )

UTPB Donates Books to Education Foundation of Odessa)

University Cancels On-Campus Classes Due to Weather)

Atmos Energy Donates nearly $40,000 to STEM Academy)

Third Annual Halloween Symposium: Witches, Warlocks, and Wizards)

Spring Break Removed from 2021 Academic Calendar)

Fall 2020 Commencement Postponed)

Dooley to Take the Reins of Falcon Athletics)

OC2UTPB: Program to Help Teacher Shortage)

World Teachers' Day: Why We Should Thank Our Educators)

UTPB Recognized by U.S. News and World Report)

Fall 2020 Enrollment Numbers Show Important Gains)

UTPB President: We Must All Find a Way to be Better)

New Emergency Grant Program: CARES Act Funding)

Falcon Giving Day)

UT Permian Basin's Response to Coronavirus)

STEM Academy Extend Weather Closure)

UT Permian Basin and STEM Academy Closed Due to Weather)

College of Engineering Hosts Robotics Competition)

West Texas Strong: Moving Forward with Resilience)

Severe Weather Update: Change in University Operations)

5th Annual African American Read-In)